shield — a piece of armor held on the arm or in the hand to protect the body during fighting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of armor held on the arm or in the hand to protect the body during fighting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃiːld/
Korean meaning: 방패, 보호막
Korean pronunciation: 실드 (강세: 실드)
Example Sentences
- My mom uses her umbrella as a shield against nosy neighbors asking about my dating life.
- The company tried to shield the scandal from the public eye.
- He used his backpack as a shield against the sudden hailstorm.
shield
NOUN//ʃiːld//
a piece of armor held on the arm or in the hand to protect the body during fighting
Knight protecting himself with shield
In the field with shield, ready to wield!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'scield' or 'scyld', related to Old Norse 'skjöldr' and German 'Schild'. The word likely derives from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide', referring to something that divides or protects.
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📝Examples
“My mom uses her umbrella as a shield against nosy neighbors asking about my dating life.”
“The company tried to shield the scandal from the public eye.”
“He used his backpack as a shield against the sudden hailstorm.”
“The politician's smile was just a shield to hide his true intentions.”
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